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(Application led Jan. 4, 1899.)

(No Model.)

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JAMES M. STANSBERRY, OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, ASSIGNOR OF ONE- THIRD TOPETER E. HATCH, OF SAME PLACE.

GAGlNG-TEMPLET.

SPECIFICATION forming' part of Letters Patent No., 669,186, dated March5, 1901.

Application filed January 4, 1899A Serial No. 701,159.

(No model.)

To ZZ' whom, t may concern,.-

Be it known thatLJAMEs M. STANsBEnRY,of Kansas City, Jackson county,Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inGaging-Templets, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in gaging-.templets; and itconsists in certain novel features of construction hereinafter fullydescribed and claimed.

The object of my invention is to provide a gaging-templet that can beused by carpenters, joiners, and other classes of mechanics for makingparallel lines on a board preparatory to ripping the same into strips.Ordinarily in so marking a board the index-finger of the left handpressing against the edge of the board serves as a templet, the rulebeing held in the same hand and the pencil resting against the end ofthe rule and held in the right hand. In the method just described thefinger comes in contact with splinters on the edge of the board, theunder sideof the rule resting upon the board is Worn, so as to soonobliterate the marks thereon, and the finger is liable to yield andresult in the mark made not being straight or parallel with the edge ofthe board.

One object of my invention is to prevent contact of the index or otherfinger with the board. Its further object is to raise the rule fromcontact with the board, thus preventing wear on the rule and alsopreventing slipping of the rule on the templet due to the striking ofslivers or other obstructions that would tend otherwise to displace therule from its proper position on the templet.

My invention provides, further, a construction of templet in whichtheindeX-nger can securely grasp the same and not be displaced by anyobstruction encountered by the templet during its journey along theboard.

In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate my invention, Figure 1represents a perspective view of a section of a board, showing mygaging-templet in position and the mode of using it with the rule andpencil. Fig. 2 represents Aa perspective view of the gaging-templet.

Similar numerals of reference indicate similar parts. l

l indicates the body of the gagging-templet, the upper side of which isprovided with a flat top, upon one side of which is a longitudinalflange which projects at right' angles above the flat top of the templetand in connection therewith forms a right-angled 1ongitudinal groove 2,adapted to receive the rule. One end of the templet is provided with atransverse right-angled recess 3, which when in use engages the squareedge of the board that is to be gaged. That portion of the templet whichforms the upper side of the recess 3 rests upon the top of the board andperforms the double function of serving as a support for the rule andpreventing its contact with the board and also gives a firm support forthe hand by supporting the templet on the board.

Upon the under side of the templet is provided an eye or round opening4, adapted to receive the index-finger of the hand of the operator. Whennot in use, the function of this eye or opening is to support thetemplet from the linger, enabling the device to be always in convenientposition for immediate use and Without impairing to any extent tbe useof the hand to which it is engaged. When in use, the eye 4 prevents thedisplacement of the index-linger due to any sudden jar or downwardpressure of the said finger upon the templet. Upon the underside of thetemplet, to the rear of the eye 4, is a curved spur or grip 5, similarin form to a pistol-grip. The function of the spur 5 is to be engaged bythe second or middle finger. Upon the upper side of the templet,preferably near one edge, as upon the longitudinal ilange beforementioned, is provided a narrow transverse crevice or other mark 6,disposed directly above the vertical side of the recess and serving asan indication to be observed in connection with the divisions on therule 7, when the rule is set on the templet.

8 indicates the pencil or other marking instrument employed during thegaging of the board.

In using my invention the finger of the operator is inserted through theeye 4, the grip or spur 5 being engaged by the second finger. The ruleis then placed length- Wise in the groove 2 upon the upper side of frontor index IOO the templet, the edge of the rule resting against the angethereon. The rule is then moved so the mark on the rule indicating theWidth of the strip of board to be ripped Will be opposite the gage-mark6. The thumb is then made to hold the rule rmly in position on thetemplet and the pencil placed against the end'of the rule over theboard, as shown in Fig. l. The gaging is performed by moving the templetalong the edge of the board lengthwise, the pencil being moved, togetherwith the rule, in the saine direction. The rule, it Will be observed, isnot in contact with the board and is thus saved from wear upon the undersurface and at the same time being held above the board Will not come incontact with splinters or other objects on the board, and hence Will notbe liable to displacement upon the templet.

My invention may be variously modified Without departing from itsspirit.

My gaging-templet may be made of any desirable material, is cheaplyconstructed, readily used, and may be carried in the hand ready for useWithout interfering with the use of the hand for other purposes.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secureby Letters Patent, is-

A gaging-templet comprising a body portion provided on' its upper sideWith a side longitudinally-disposed flange, and on the other side Withthree projections, one located at right angles to the body back of theend thereof, the center one provided With a transverse finger-hole, andthe third curving downward from the rear end of the body, substantiallyas described.

In testimony whereof I afx my signature in the presence of twowitnesses.

JAMES M. STANSBERRY.

Witnesses:

J. E. HIeDoN, F. S. THRASHER.

